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Lety Out Loud

When the Furry Friends Animal Shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety Muñoz jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter Farmer also wants to write profiles-so he devises a secret competition to determine who will be the official shelter scribe. Whoever helps get their animals adopted the fastest wins. Lety reluctantly agrees, but she's worried that if the shelter finds out about the contest, they'll kick her out of the volunteer program and she'll lose her chance to adopt Spike, her favorite dog at the shelter. Fans of Gaby, Lost and Found will love this follow up story.

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Now available in Spanish!​¡Disponible en español ahora!

Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

​Twelve-year old Paloma Marquez accompanies her mom on a four-week research fellowship to her father's birth country of Mexico. On her first night in Mexico, Paloma quickly finds herself entangled in a mystery involving an artifact that once belonged to the legendary artist, Frida Kahlo.

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Coco: The Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar)

y Angela Cervantes (Author) and RH Disney(Illustrator): Coco: The Junior Novel retells the whole exciting movie and features eight pages of full-color scenes. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Disney/Pixar’s Coco opened in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017.

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“The author beautifully depicts the loving intergenerational bond between Bisabuelo and his young great-grandkids and carefully explores the subtle and overt differences between third-generation American Allie and her new friend, Victor Garcia, who hopes to be the first person in his family to graduate from high school and college.” ---Kirkus Review (Starred review)

“Laced with Mexican-American language and culture, this realistic drama is filled with gentle humor, big lessons, and even bigger heart.” ---Publisher Weekly

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"This bighearted book tackles the controversial topic of illegal immigration in a thoughtful and personalized way." ---The Horn Book Magazine (Guide: Cultural Diversity in Middle-Grade Fiction)

"A timely and important story about immigration, deportation, and abandonment, wrapped in a warm-hearted tale that will appeal to all."---Sonia Manzano, Emmy Award-winning actress and Pura Belpre Honor Award-winning author

“Gaby, Lost and Found is a warm slice of realistic fiction that will resonate with tween animal lovers. Gaby’s experiences subtly raise important questions about poverty, immigration, and animal rights, making this novel an excellent discussion starter.” ---Palatine Public Library, Illinois